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The House assembled at 2:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalms 33:1: "Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright."
God, You entrusted Your beloved creation to the hands of Your creatures and have given us the great privilege of acting as stewards. We come to You today, bringing our wisdom and our love in concrete form to share with others. We entrust hearts, hands, and all that we have to be grown greater through Your blessing of us. Hear our prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. RHOAD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Gary Matthew Harley of Springfield, which was agreed to.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3207 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Young, Keegan, Simrill, Viers, Merrill, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Richardson and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3209 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Talley, Harrison, Richardson and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3208 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, Sandifer, Young, Keegan, Simrill, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Richardson, Kirsh, Taylor, Delleney, Ceips and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES CONSTITUTING A FUND OF ANY KIND USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOURCE, ARE PUBLIC MONIES SUBJECT TO ALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

H. 3206 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, W. D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Bailey, Delleney, Ceips, Walker, Bales, G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Young, Keegan, Littlejohn and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS' REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS AND AUTHORIZE INVITATIONS TO BE EXTENDED AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONVENTIONS AND CONFERENCES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT, SO AS TO DELETE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION", A BALLOT MEASURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTICE OF WAIVER BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AFTER A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN IT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN

The following was introduced:

H. 3375 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F. N. Smith, Taylor, Tripp, Vaughn, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Trotter, Umphlett, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE, MICHAEL E. EASTERDAY OF SIMPSONVILLE, FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AND ESTEEMED LEADERSHIP IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND SENDING HIM OFF TO HIS NEW POSITION AS LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR WITH OUR FONDEST HOPES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Whereas, Representative Michael E. Easterday of Simpsonville began his distinguished representation of Greenville County and service to the State of South Carolina in 1995; and

Whereas, the Flint, Michigan, native adopted Greenville County as his home and graduated from its Bob Jones University; and

Whereas, his vital service as a respected member of the Judiciary Committee, most recently as Chairman of the Criminal Laws Subcommittee, and his honorable leadership as Secretary to the House Ethics Committee offered him the opportunity to greatly benefit his district, county, and State during his eight years at the State House; and

Whereas, his attention to his legislative responsibilities never faltered as he spent three arduous years of that period attending the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1999; and

Whereas, the lawyer/accountant/statesman would be the first to acknowledge that his proudest roles are those of husband to his lovely wife Tempe and father to Harris, Christina, and Samuel; and he credits them for giving him the freedom, strength, and support to serve; and

Whereas, although Mike Easterday gave up his seat in this great House of Representatives on January 16, 2003, to join the Office of the Governor, his duties with Governor Mark Sanford will serve as a bridge between the Executive and Legislative branches of state government; and

Whereas, this body is certain he will carry out his new responsibilities in policy and legislative matters with his characteristic intelligence, competence, and success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That we recognize our former colleague, Michael E. Easterday of Simpsonville, for his eight years of distinguished service to and esteemed leadership in the South Carolina House of Representatives, and send him off to his new position as Legislative Director in the Office of the Governor with our fondest hopes for much continued success.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Michael E. Easterday.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3376 (Word version) -- Rep. Lloyd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE OFFICER CECIL GARRICK OF COLLETON COUNTY ON BEING PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS DURING HIS MILITARY CAREER.

The Resolution was adopted.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 234 (Word version) -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXTOL GREAT HUMANITARIAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT, HYMAN RUBIN, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003, AND TO WISH HIM MANY MORE YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 235 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF ELIJAH KINGSTON "E.K." BEST OF LEE COUNTY, WHO PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2002, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3377 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK OF DECEMBER 2 THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3378 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, F. N. Smith and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2003, THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS PROVIDED BY LAW SHALL BE DEVOLVED UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3379 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EYE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EYE EXAMINATION MAY BE MADE BY A MECHANICAL DEVICE AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR A PERSON WHO OPERATES CERTAIN DEVICES WHICH PERFORM EYE EXAMINATIONS IN ADDITION TO OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE VISION REQUIRES CORRECTION MAY NOT OMIT THAT CORRECTION DURING A MECHANICAL EXAMINATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3380 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

H. 3381 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-252 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH COUNTY TREASURER MUST POST A SIGN IN EACH OFFICE THAT ACCEPTS PAYMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAXES AND REGISTRATION FEES THAT INFORMS THE PUBLIC THAT UPON PAYMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAXES AND REGISTRATION FEES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL FORWARD TO A PERSON HIS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE VALIDATION STICKER OR LICENSE PLATE, OR BOTH, AND HIS REGISTRATION CARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SIGN MUST BE PROVIDED IN WRITTEN FORM TO EACH PERSON ONCE HE PAYS HIS MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAXES AND REGISTRATION FEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3382 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSES RENEWED, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE ISSUED A BEGINNER'S PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY APPLY FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT AND WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BEGINNER'S PERMIT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-175 AND 56-1-176, BOTH RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3384 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO RENAME CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23 "LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION, ASSISTANCE, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT"; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 23-20-10 THROUGH 23-20-60 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, ENTITLED "THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ACT" AND AMEND SECTIONS 23-20-10 THROUGH 23-20-60 TO CONFORM BY STRIKING "CHAPTER" AND INSERTING "ARTICLE" AS APPROPRIATE; AND TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT "THE ILLEGAL ALIEN ENFORCEMENT ACT" AND PROVIDE THAT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW, ALL STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN THIS STATE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON HAVING THE POWER OF ARREST IN THIS STATE, ARE AUTHORIZED TO ARREST AND DETAIN AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT AND ANY FEDERAL LAW RELATING TO ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON THE EXERCISE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ARREST AND DETAIN CERTAIN ILLEGAL ALIENS GRANTED BY THIS ARTICLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE MUST BE CONSTRUED CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF CERTAIN ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES INCIDENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT AND FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3386 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE, SO AS TO PRESCRIBE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF APPRAISERS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE, (USPAP) AS PROMULGATED BY THE APPRAISAL STANDARDS BOARD OF THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3387 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3388 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO OF RICHLAND COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3390 (Word version) -- Rep. Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STOCK DIVIDENDS REPORTED ON A TAXPAYER'S INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN FROM ANY YEAR ARE DEDUCTIBLE ON THE TAXPAYER'S STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN FOR THAT YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3391 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SECRETARY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3392 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO

H. 3393 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS AND UNDER THOSE PROCEDURES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3395 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IN COURTS OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE REVENUE RETAINED FROM

H. 3396 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 14-7-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PROSECUTION THE SAME NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES AS THE DEFENSE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3397 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Lourie and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-80 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE TEXTBOOK PUBLISHERS TO PROVIDE COMPACT DISC COPIES OF THE TEXTBOOK OR AN EXTRA COPY OF THE TEXTBOOK FOR USE AT HOME FOR EACH MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEXTBOOK PROVIDED TO THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3398 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OBTAIN GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, OR ANOTHER ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON CREDIT FROM AN ESTABLISHMENT AT WHICH GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, OR ANOTHER ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IS OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH THE INTENT NOT TO PAY FOR THE GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, OR ANOTHER ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEN PAYMENT BECOMES DUE, TO PROVIDE THAT CIRCUMSTANTIAL AS WELL AS DIRECT EVIDENCE IS

H. 3399 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTION 8-21-320 RELATING TO THE FEE FOR EVERY MOTION MADE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3400 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A BILL TO REPEAL JOINT RESOLUTION 775 OF 1976 WHICH CALLED ON CONGRESS TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET THROUGH SUBMITTING AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO DISAVOW ANY OTHER CALLS FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BY ANY MEANS EXPRESSED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 188 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON DECEMBER 3, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF A. R. LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PICKENS COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BREAK IN A WATER MAIN IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. RICE, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3394 (Word version) -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, AS THE TIME FOR

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives elect a member to fill a vacancy on the House Legislative Ethics Committee on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

The Resolution was adopted.

On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3401 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN BY DECLARING THAT FEBRUARY SIXTH BE KNOWN AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY" IN HONOR OF HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are pleased to recognize President Ronald Wilson Reagan by declaring February sixth as "Ronald Reagan Day" in honor of his service to the citizens of South Carolina and the United States of America; and

Whereas, President Ronald Wilson Reagan worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; and

Whereas, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the fortieth President of the United States of America, the second term of which he earned through the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in forty-nine of the fifty states in the general election, a record unsurpassed in the history of American Presidential elections; and

Whereas, during his Presidency he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda restoring accountability and common sense to

Whereas, Mr. Reagan's dedication to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and

Whereas, President Reagan's commitment to our armed forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values, and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's Armed Forces to win the Gulf War; and

Whereas, President Reagan's vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are pleased to recognize President Ronald Wilson Reagan on his ninety-second birthday on February 6, 2003, by declaring that day "Ronald Reagan Day." Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly recognize President Ronald Wilson Reagan by declaring that February sixth be known as "Ronald Reagan Day" in honor of his service as President of the United States of America.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to President Ronald Wilson Reagan of California.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Allen                  Altman                 Anthony
Bailey                 Bales                  Barfield
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers

Branham                Breeland               Brown, G.
Brown, J.              Brown, R.              Cato
Ceips                  Chellis                Clark
Clemmons               Clyburn                Coates
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Emory
Freeman                Frye                   Gilham
Gourdine               Hagood                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Hayes                  Herbkersman
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Keegan                 Kennedy                Kirsh
Koon                   Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Mahaffey               Martin
McCraw                 McGee                  McLeod
Merrill                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.             Neilson
Ott                    Owens                  Parks
Perry                  Phillips               Pinson
Pitts, E.H.            Pitts, M.A.            Rhoad
Rice                   Richardson             Rivers
Rutherford             Sandifer               Scarborough
Scott                  Sheheen                Simrill
Sinclair               Skelton                Smith, D.C.
Smith, G.M.            Smith, J.E.            Smith, J.R.
Smith, W.D.            Snow                   Stewart
Stille                 Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Townsend
Tripp                  Trotter                Umphlett
Vaughn                 Viers                  Walker
Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 22.

Tracy Edge                        Jerry Govan
Fletcher Smith                    Richard Quinn
Seth Whipper                      Douglas Jennings

Rep. HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 16.

Rep. HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 21.

Announcement was made that Dr. H. E. Walpole of Easley is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 3183 (Word version)
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01/22/03   MCLEOD

Bill Number:   H. 3190 (Word version)
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01/22/03   BARFIELD

Bill Number:   H. 3208 (Word version)
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01/22/03   MCLEOD

Bill Number:   H. 3232 (Word version)
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01/22/03   BARFIELD

Bill Number:   H. 3232 (Word version)
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01/22/03   KEEGAN

Bill Number:   H. 3318 (Word version)
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01/22/03   DUNCAN

Bill Number:   H. 3322 (Word version)
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01/22/03   DUNCAN

Bill Number:   H. 3324 (Word version)
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01/22/03   DUNCAN

Bill Number:   H. 3109 (Word version)
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01/22/03   BAILEY

Bill Number:   H. 3109 (Word version)
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01/22/03   SHEHEEN

Bill Number:   H. 3125 (Word version)
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01/22/03   COTTY

Bill Number:   H. 3354 (Word version)
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01/22/03   WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 3354 (Word version)
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01/22/03   SCARBOROUGH

Bill Number:   H. 3354 (Word version)
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01/22/03   HARRELL

Bill Number:   H. 3188 (Word version)
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01/22/03   BARFIELD

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

S. 129 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 192 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND

The following Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3327 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON AUGUST 29 AND 30, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF SLATER-MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ROOF AND STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 3342 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH THE PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MARINE CARGO TERMINAL ON THE SOUTHERN END OF THE FORMER CHARLESTON NAVAL BASE, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE EXPEDITIOUS ISSUE OF NECESSARY PERMITS TOWARD THAT END.

Rep. EDGE moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.

The following was introduced:

H. 3402 (Word version) -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MISS SHELLEY WHITE OF MULLINS ON BEING NAMED THE NATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

S. 254 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JAMES VERDIN "JAMIE" HUGHES OF PICKENS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COURAGE, SELFLESSNESS, AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS DEMONSTRATED WHEN HE SAVED NATALIE BADNARUK FROM HER BURNING HOME ON JANUARY 19, 2003.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3403 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Coleman and McCraw: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR GOVERNING BODY OF THAT DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3404 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-8927 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPPLYING A MINOR WITH TOBACCO, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY A

Rep. STILLE moved that the House recede until 6:45 p.m., which was agreed to.

At 6:45 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

The House stood in silent prayer in memory of George Tillman Gregory, Jr., former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

The House stood at ease, subject to the call of the Chair.

At 6:55 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

At 7:00 p.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.

H. 3356 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, J. Brown, Cato, Witherspoon, Townsend and Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Governor Marshall C. Sanford and distinguished party were escorted to the rostrum by Senators J.V. Smith, Thomas, O'Dell, Jackson and Kuhn and Reps. BALES, BARFIELD, TRIPP, MARTIN AND BREELAND. The President of the Senate introduced Governor Sanford who then addressed the Joint Assembly as follows:

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, My fellow South Carolinians:
It's an honor to be with you tonight and I would say before I begin that the last few months have been an amazing voyage for our family. While I am in the process of recognizing people, I would like say that no one has played a larger role in this personal voyage than my wife, Jenny, South Carolina's new first lady. I would ask that you recognize and welcome her as well.
Our campaign from day one has been about change so that we raise income levels, education, and quality of life in South Carolina. Since

Upon the conclusion of this address, Governor Sanford and his escort party retired from the Chamber.

The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.

At 7:53 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

Rep. W. D. SMITH moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

At 7:55 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. RHOAD, adjourned in memory of Gary Matthew Harley of Springfield, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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